Becky's Great Book Reviews All Good Things by Amanda Prowse

I became an instant fan of Amanda Prowse about three pages into All Good Things. When a writer's style grabs on like that it's clear that their work is going to become a permanent part of this reader's personal TBR list.

Set in England, Daisy Harrop is mucking her way through her teen years. Her mother is depressed and constantly in bed, so the rest of the family has withdrawn and metaphorically curled into their own shells as well. It is through Daisy's job at a local restaurant that we learn of the Harrop's next-door neighbors, the Helleway family.

Daisy sees them as golden and perfect. When they come into the restaurant Daisy works at, they come across as boisterous and flashy. This is just how Winnie Helleway, the matriarch of the Helleways, has curated their image. Wealthy and showy, the members of that family soon reveal what's going on beneath the surface.

Amanda Prowse skillfully introduces us to her characters, letting each one's perspective be known to us, thereby disclosing what's really going on in their heads and hearts. Prowse's characters are complex and multi-faceted. The relationships amongst the Harrop family members and amongst the Helleway family members are not what they appear; this is part of what makes this a juicy and excellent family drama.

I loved All Good Things and didn't want it to end. My new rating system will be as follows: 1. Read 2. Should Read 3. Must Read (this being the best). All Good Things by Amanda Prowse gets a "Must Read" recommendation from me.